Stress relief with these 3 simple & quick exercises

A mind like still water, wouldn't that be wonderful?
Calming yourself in a daily situation at work, with family, or while driving, is wishful thinking? 
Not anymore!
Here are 3 simple tips how to calm, ground yourself and de-stress:

Tip number 1:
the 3,4,5 breathing technique
breath in through your nose to the count of 3, hold your breath to the count of 4, then slowly exhale to the count of 5
Do at least 5 cycles of this breathing technique and notice how much calmer you feel 

Tip number 2:
Ground yourself by bringing your attention into your feet. Feel your feet on the floor, notice the contact points with the floor, ground, grass or sand ( you can practise barefoot as well) and become aware of any sensations in your feet. Notice a difference between the right foot and left foot. Notice if one foot feels more present than the other. Then gently move your feet how it feels good in that moment and come back into the here and now. Practising with your eyes closed will increase the focus inwards. 

Tip number 3:
Stand in an upright position, knees slightly bend and start to gently shake your body. Start small and gentle to test how your body is feeling and then you can shake stronger or make the movements bigger if it feels good. Shake your arms, legs, feet, jump if you like, be as silly as you want to with your shaking and enjoy it. Put some music on if you like. Shake the stress and tension out of your body and mind. Visualise that you shake it all off into the environment where it just dissolves. Just do that for 5 min and notice the difference. 

All this tips can be used throughout the day or before you go to bed to support a good sleep without worrying or feeling tensed and restless.

Enjoy your new relaxed and calm mind, or get in touch to work with me if you need more guidance and support.
Warm regards from Britta at Rebalance mind and body

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